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Career Guidance Counselling & Psychometric Assessments
Independent Practice | B. Com (HRM), BA (HONS)PSY | PMT 0055964 Reg: no 0159727
Clarity
Look at the direction of your career with newfound clarity and excitement!
Passion
Discover what you love and how to integrate this into a career that fulfills you
Impact
Make an impact by doing what you love most in the world.
Are you clear on your purpose?
Or are you feeling overwhelmed
and anxious about what the future holds?
Are you:
- Feeling anxious and overwhelmed by
your lack of clarity? - Struggling to integrate what you love with
what you’re good at? - Feeling pressurized by family and educator
opinions about your life’s direction? - Working in a field that’s not lighting your
soul on fire?

Hello, I'm Barbara
In my journey, I’ve realised that my greatest passion lies in helping young people to connect with their purpose so that they can make an impact on the world in a way that brings them lasting joy and fulfilment.
I’ve worked as a registered Psychometrist in independent private practice in the field of career guidance for over 15 years where I’ve helped hundreds of incredible learners to align with their purpose and step into a space where their dreams become possible – regardless of their current circumstances.
My qualifications in Human Resources Management (B.Com), Psychology (BA-HONOURS), and Psychometry as well as my five years experience in talent management and development within the mining industry all aid me on my mission to share clarity and hope with our future leaders.
I believe that we have a chance to make a change and impact the lives of young people in a way that will shape their destinies. I envision a world where our learners make the kinds of study and career decisions that leave them feeling fulfilled and engaged.
See how I’ve helped my clients to discover new levels of clarity and passion
Dirk and Susan Winterbach
It is with much enthusiasm that I am writing to recommend the career guidance services of Mrs Kügel. Our children’s education, as we believe with any parent, was of utmost importance to us. For our daughter, our eldest child, Mrs Kügel suggested a commerce field of study – particularly in human communication. She went on to study BCom Communication Management and also completed her honours degree with distinction in the same field. She advised our eldest son to consider engineering courses, preferably electrical engineering. He now practices as an electronic engineer at a successful firm in the Western Cape. Our youngest child was advised a field of study in natural sciences. He chose to study BSc Environmental Science, and afterwards honours in Wildlife Management. All three our children completed their tertiary courses at the University of Pretoria in the minimum time needed and are now able to enjoy fulfilling careers in their respective fields. This would not have been possible without Mrs Kügul’s careful consideration of our children’s abilities, skills and interests – which she balanced soundly with current career trends and prospects. We experienced her as knowledgeable in her scope of practice and will strongly advise her expertise for any parent who seek reliable guidance for their children’s academic careers.
Emsie Fourie
As a Human Resources Manager, I have used Barbara Kugel often to assist me to provide career guidance to my staff. She is excellent at what she does and comes highly recommended.
Dr K.D.A. Huchzermeyer
All three of our sons were evaluated by Ms Barbara Kugel during their high school years. Her evaluations were comprehensive and provided an insightful analysis of their aptitudes, their fields of interest and their inherent abilities. All three successfully completed post graduate university degrees in their field of interest and aptitude and are active and content in their chosen careers. We highly recommend Ms Kugel to evaluate and guide your children in their choice of career.
Sonja Erasmus
I can recommend Barbara. She is excellent and her guidance is of high standard and will benefit you to make good decisions.
Get started on your self-discovery journey
Find your passion, live your purpose.
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Let’s get to know each other and assess how I can best help you to align with your path
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Let the discovery begin
We’ll set up our first official in-session meeting
Do you want to experience:
Complete clarity when it comes to the next steps in your career?
More joy and excitement because you’re making an impact in a way that you love?
More fulfillment in your work and studies?
90 000+ hours
This is the average amount of time we spend at work during our lifetime. Are you confident that
you’ve made the right career decision?
Here's how I can help you align with your goals:
Medical Cover Notice
It is important to note that this Practice is contracted out.
Clients must settle their bills upfront with the practice, after which they may elect to personally claim back the costs incurred from their respective medical aids. The scope of cover will vary greatly depending on the medical scheme or benefit option you are on.
You are strongly advised to contact your respective medical aid scheme and inquire which benefits are available to you.
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